Aviation Maintenance Certification Program

Develop in-demand skills through our comprehensive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant certification program. Delve into a cutting-edge curriculum that offers in-depth insights into aircraft operations, alongside advanced training in repair, maintenance, and inspection technologies. Tailored to meet FAA standards, our program fulfills the experience criteria for Title 14 CFR Sub section 65, required to take the FAA oral, practical, and written exams.

Participants in this program develop the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in both the aviation maintenance and manufacturing sectors. A myriad of professions demand this credential, including Aircraft Mechanic, Avionics Technician, Aircraft Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, and beyond. These roles represent just a fraction of the diverse career pathways accessible to aircraft mechanics within the aviation industry.

This program satisfies the requirements to be eligible to be issued a mechanic certificate and rating(s), pursuant to 14 CFR part 65, section 65.71, an applicant must:

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Meet the applicable experience requirements of 14 CFR part 65, section 65.77 (i.e., the applicant must present to the FAA either an authenticated document from a certificated aviation maintenance technician school in accordance with14 CFR part 147, section 147.21, or documentary evidence, satisfactory to the Administrator, of the prescribed amount of practical experience);
• Pass a written test, appropriate to the rating sought, in accordance with14 CFR part 65, section 65.75;
• Pass an oral test and a practical test, as appropriate to the rating sought, in accordance with14 CFR part 65, section 65.79; and
• Comply with the applicable sections of 14 CFR part 65, subpart D.

The Companion Guide to the Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant ACS (faa.gov) gives guidance to prospective learners considering pursuing aircraft maintenance as a career.

Program Details

This program will open soon for registration. To be notified of when registration opens, please email profed@ksu.edu.

The program is separated into three distinct modules, general knowledge, airframe, and powerplant.

General Knowledge

Airframe Structures

Airframe Systems